491: What If My Drinking Isn't Causing Problems? [Listener Q&A]
When your drinking isn't causing problems in your life, it can be hard to know whether there's any reason to change. Maybe your relationship...
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Take a Break from Drinking
Tired of breaking your promise to go easy on the drinks tonight? You know your nightly habit isn’t great for your health or waistline, but it’s so hard to say no. Sound familiar? Then you ne...
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20 of 512 episodes490: When no one is pressuring you to drink, but you feel pressured anyway
Have you ever felt pressured to drink even when no one was actually pressuring you? Maybe you order a glass of wine because everyone else is...
489: Sticking to my goal of one drink [Listener Q&A]
Setting a goal to have just one drink can feel simple enough when you make the decision ahead of time. But then you finish that drink, you w...
488: Why do I drink even when I don't enjoy it? [Listener Q&A]
It can be incredibly confusing to keep reaching for a drink when you're not even enjoying it that much. Maybe it doesn't taste as good as yo...
487: When you're trying to drink less but surrounded by temptation
Being surrounded by alcohol can make drinking less feel almost impossible. When your partner drinks, your friends want another round, or so...
486: Using the people you love as motivation to drink less
Wanting to drink less for the people you love can feel like powerful motivation. Maybe you want to be a better parent, a more present partne...
485: How Under-Fueling Leads to Drinking More
That mid-afternoon or end-of-day craving for a drink can feel incredibly predictable. Maybe you assume your brain has simply learned that th...
484: When family members don't support your decision to drink less
When family members don't understand your decision to drink less or stop drinking, their disapproval can feel especially difficult to shake....
483: Why can't I just have one drink and be satisfied?
Having one drink can seem like the obvious way to satisfy a craving. You scratch the itch, your brain gets what it wants, and then you move...
482: When people want you to drink less—but don't want you to stop
Sometimes the same person who worries about how much you drink can turn around and feel uncomfortable when you decide not to drink at all. I...
481: Wanting to prove you can drink less
So many people say they just want to drink normally or stop after a couple of drinks. But beneath that goal, there can be something much big...
480: Tolerating the discomfort of not having another drink
It might feel like the hardest part of drinking less is forcing yourself to stop, but what if the discomfort isn't coming from wanting more...
479: How do I get back on track after I slip up and drink too much?
Making progress with your drinking doesn't mean you'll never have another night where you drink more than you intended. But what happens nex...
478: I've made so much progress with my drinking. So why doesn't it feel any easier? [Listener Q&A]
Have you ever wondered why, even though you've made so much progress with your drinking, it still feels like alcohol takes up way too much s...
477: Chasing the Sweet Spot with Your Drinking
Have you ever found yourself trying to hit the perfect buzz? Enough to feel relaxed or more confident, but not so much that you wake up the...
476: Why You Can Always Find a Good Reason to Drink
Does it ever feel like your brain can always come up with a good reason to drink? Maybe you've had a stressful day. Maybe it's a celebration...
475: What if you just love drinking? [Listener Q&A]
Does it feel impossible to change your drinking because part of you genuinely loves it? Listen in this week to learn why the statement "I ju...
474: Stop Waiting for Your Urges to Go Away
So many people believe they'll finally be able to drink less once they stop wanting the drink. Once the cravings go away. Once saying no fee...
473: Ooh, free drinks! [Thought Swap]
Why does a free drink feel so much harder to turn down than one you have to pay for? Whether it's an open bar, a complimentary cocktail, or...
472: Why Boredom Makes You Want a Drink (and What Your Brain is Really Craving)
What if boredom isn't the problem, but the doorway to something you've been avoiding? When drinking becomes your go-to solution for dull mom...